Faith Reflections

Text: Ephesians 5:22-6:9 / Date: 5-25-2025 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

In a world of power dynamics Paul speaks to mutual submission. He calls his readers to seek the best for the others, show respect in both directions, and fufill their responsibilities.

Text: Ephesians 4:1-5:21 / Date: 5-18-2025 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

We are called to a worthy life, using our gifts to build up each other and the church, as we pursue purity, maturity, and unity. God is calling us to a new way of living.

Text: Ephesians 2:11-3:21 / Date: 5-11-2025 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Christ, the cornerstone, breaks down the barriers between the rival Jews and Gentiles. Are we willing to reconcile with outsiders and make plain to them the message of the gospel?

Text: Ephesians 1:1-2:10 / Date: 5-4-2025 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Paul opens his letter to the Ephesians emphasizing spiritual blessings and being brought from death to life in Christ. What do we know from God's word (doctrine) and what do we do with it (duty)?

Text: Romans 12:1-3, Isaiah 53:4-10 / Date: 4-27-2025 / Location: Pease Christian Reformed Church (Pease, MN)

Isaiah 53 features The Servant who endured suffering for those who had turned from God. An offering for the sins of the people and an image of God's grace.

Text: Luke 24:13-35 / Date: 3-23-2025 / Location: Bethel Christian Reformed Church (Princeton, MN)

Old Testament prophecies point to Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. He tests two travelers on the Road to Emmaus. Who do you say he is?

Text: Luke 5:29-32, Matthew 5:43-48 / Date: 3-16-2025 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Does our self righteousness get in the way of the healing Jesus came to bring? Do we recognize his grace for us as the same he offers to our enemies? A call to love like Jesus loved.

Text: Matthew 5:13-16 / Date: 1-26-2025 / Location: Pease Christian Reformed Church (Pease, MN)

In a world full of decay and darkness Jesus calls us to preserve truth and bring his light.

Text: Luke 1:67-80 / Date: 12-1-2024 / Location: Faith

With the arrival of John the Baptist his father's silence is broken. So to is the silence of God, as a prophetic voice returns to his people for the first time in 400 years.

Text: I Kings 19:3-14 / Date: 11-10-2024 / Location: Faith

Can you hear God through all the noise in your life? He demonstrates his presence and power to Elijah again. This time in the silence.